Bajaj Pulsar 220

Editorial Review of the Bajaj Pulsar 220 bike

The Bajaj Pulsar has been one of the legendary motorcycles Indian soil has ever witnessed. Back in 2001, the original Pulsar created an all new creed of 150cc and 180cc motorcycle lovers, due to its beefy appearance and raw power. The motorcycle, still carrying much of the silhoutte of the original version, continues to set the sales chart on fire even after being too long in the tooth. It was, and still for many people, is a door to upper performance segments, without sacrificing on the traits of usability and fuel efficiency. The year 2007 saw a big leap in Pulsar series with the introduction of 220F, which was ahead of its times with many technologies, the fuel injection being one of them. The present generation of Pulsar 220F is still going strong owing to its value for money package.

In the present form, one particular thing which still exists even after so many years is the big and chiseled fuel tank, with a crease running in the middle of it to provide a comfortable contour for your knees. The front, though, is bigger than the smaller Pulsars, and has semi fairing with twin projectors stacked in vertical layout, flanked with pilot lamps on both the top ends. The rear body panels are pointed upwards, incorporating a set of vertically stacked LED tail lamps within it. Overall design is now a bit dated if compared to the its other present day rivals, but still carries the butch stance needed for a bike of this segment. The Pulsar 220 was the first 'Made-in-India' to feature a combination of a digital-analog instrument panel, and still carries on the same unit, which includes a digital LCD showcasing a digital speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer and trip meter, coupled up with an analog tachometer. It comes with split pillion grab rails and open chain cover to add some extra naked appearance to the overall profile. The clip on handlebars look great and are an evolution over the previous generation model with black treatment to it, which goes the same for the engine and alloy wheels too. The fit and finish of the motorcycle is decent but do not match that of typical Honda and Yamaha machines.

The Pulsar has always been known as a tractable machine, which has enough power on offer to quench your appetite of performance. To start with, the motorcycle still carries the same 220cc motor of that of its previous generation model, though with some minor as well as major tweaks, and is now able to deliver the maximum power and torque ratings of 21.05 PS and 19.12 Nm respectively. The engine may have a gruff note on its operation and refinement levels may not be on par with its rivals from Honda and Yamaha, but the power delivery is punchy enough to give the rider oodles of confidence. Once tagged as 'the fastest Indian', the mid-range performance of Pulsar 220F is brilliant enough to be equally confident in both city commuting and highway jaunts. The torque is in abundance, which makes it an ideal tool for those long highway jaunts.

The ride quality is where the Pulsar 220F still manages to outshine many motorcycles available out there. The suspension setup of telescopic front forks and gas charged rear springs give out a stress free plush ride, even over some big bumps. It is this aspect of the motorcycle which has undercut every other competition of it. Though the front end is a bit heavy, but handling this 220cc bike from Bajaj is not that ponderous amidst the city traffic. Braking is also on a better side, and the rear disc helps the matters a lot. Overall, at the end of the day, it manages to bring a smile on your face, rather than sweat on your forehead, owing to its comfort and ride factors.

To sum it up, Bajaj Pulsar 220F can be billed as a premium motorcycle which accomplishes the daily commuting from point A to point B with a quicker pace and comfort as compared to basic commuters positioned below it, without sacrificing much on the fronts of fuel efficiency and maintenance. Its a trustful machine which has made a rock solid reputation in its run for more than one and a half decade, and it is still going strong, even after facing such a stiff competition from its modern day rivals which are far better equipped than it, one of them is its very own new sibling – the Pulsar NS200.

Just to say it is a legendery bike in pulsar series which is ruling the roads from the
last 10 years and more.However some ppl thinks its outdated but it seems it is selling
more than NS.This is awesome bike compared to the look of new AS200.The great look of the
bike is it exhust.Full paisa wasool..

Cons bit less mileage...but it gives the maximum that can be provided by a power bike..

it has got an ow some looks...has got great suspension and shock absorb-er.
And as a
power bike it raises the speed very fast...And aslo goood control is provided by the
model.And the front kit gives the bike a powerful and stylish face.And also has good
height.
And by aspects pure black colour gives pulsar 220f the at-most perfection.

Cons bit less mileage...but it gives the maximum that can be provided by a power bike..

it has got an ow some looks...has got great suspension and shock absorb-er.
And as a
power bike it raises the speed very fast...And aslo goood control is provided by the
model.And the front kit gives the bike a powerful and stylish face.And also has good
height.
And by aspects pure black colour gives pulsar 220f the at-most perfection.

in rourkela (odisha) bajaj servicing center is not good..they r taking to much time to make a first servicing..and
employees r not gud and them behavior also bad..i bought a new pulsar220

By Suraj KansariPosted on May,29,2015 at 16:20 PM

i bought my new bike be fore 20 days still i dint get my bike number..so can i get a bike number from online..plz give
me that link

By Viral ThackerPosted on May,03,2015 at 13:04 PM

I am very disappointed with bajaj pulsar. When i have bought bike, i found old tubes and wheels fitted in the bike.
After running around 2000 K.m., front fork oil seal of my bike has been leaked. I have used passion plus for more than 8
years but i had no

By Shiv JaRry Posted on Apr,30,2015 at 11:48 AM

I want to buy NEW Pulsar 220 CC Black bike I LovE PulseR

By Vinay MackyPosted on Mar,31,2015 at 19:28 PM

No words can explain the feel of ryde, should only be felt :-) love u ma daring 220F, too hotttaa

the pulsar 220 is awesome bike and i am going to buy it the colur i like most is pearl metallic white

By samyakPosted on Feb,10,2014 at 16:39 PM

Hii everyone , i hv pulsar 220 , when i trying to self start it doesn't start,its battery new relay also new, pls help,
i recently servicing from babaj service center but still problem is same..what should i do?

By Surendra bagriPosted on Sep,29,2012 at 12:05 PM

I love for my pulsar 220 dts- i very lucky bike

By Lalit AryaPosted on Sep,17,2012 at 20:46 PM

i think bajaj should work on it looks. It should look more sporty like other sports bike. Like cbr 250, kawasaki ninja
250 ok yamaha R15